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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.41, 262.71 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.41, 262.71 and 107.50 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.41 : 262.71 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.41/262.71 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.41x = 262.71 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.41x = 28,241.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241.16/190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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