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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 262.78 and 107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 262.78 and 107.54 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 262.78 = 107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/262.78 = 107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 262.78 × 107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 28,258.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,258.76/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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