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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.39, 262.85 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.39, 262.85 and 151.21 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.39 : 262.85 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.39/262.85 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.39x = 262.85 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.39x = 39,745.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,745.55/190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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