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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.27, 262.42 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.27, 262.42 and 148.69 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.27 : 262.42 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.27/262.42 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.27x = 262.42 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.27x = 39,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,019.23/190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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