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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.34, 262.93 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.34, 262.93 and 147.23 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.34 : 262.93 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.34/262.93 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.34x = 262.93 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.34x = 38,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,711.18/190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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