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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 262.77 and 107.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 262.77 and 107.53 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 262.77 = 107.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/262.77 = 107.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 262.77 × 107.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 28,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,255.66/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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