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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.29, 262.58 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.29, 262.58 and 106.27 is: 146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.29 : 262.58 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.29/262.58 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.29x = 262.58 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.29x = 27,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,903.19/190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.63

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