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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 262.12 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 262.12 and 148.88 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 262.12 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/262.12 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 262.12 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 39,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,024.43/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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