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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.25, 262.53 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.25, 262.53 and 106.22 is: 146.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.25 : 262.53 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.25/262.53 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.25x = 262.53 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.25x = 27,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,885.94/190.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.58

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