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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.41, 262.77 and 103.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.41, 262.77 and 103.09 is: 142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.41 : 262.77 = 103.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.41/262.77 = 103.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.41x = 262.77 × 103.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.41x = 27,088.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,088.25/190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.26

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