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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 262.28 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 262.28 and 149.13 is: 205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 262.28 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/262.28 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 262.28 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 39,113.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,113.07/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.38

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