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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.30, 262.69 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.30, 262.69 and 148.87 is: 205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.30 : 262.69 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.30/262.69 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.30x = 262.69 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.30x = 39,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,104.60/190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.49

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