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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 262.91 and 148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 262.91 and 148.75 is: 205.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 262.91 = 148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/262.91 = 148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 262.91 × 148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 39,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,107.86/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.57

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