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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.37, 262.71 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.37, 262.71 and 103.04 is: 142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.37 : 262.71 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.37/262.71 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.37x = 262.71 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.37x = 27,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,070.64/190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.20

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