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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.34, 262.77 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.34, 262.77 and 145.99 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.34 : 262.77 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.34/262.77 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.34x = 262.77 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.34x = 38,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,361.57/190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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