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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 262.50 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 262.50 and 146.70 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 262.50 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/262.50 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 262.50 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 38,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,508.75/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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