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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 262.79 and 107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 262.79 and 107.57 is: 148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 262.79 = 107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/262.79 = 107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 262.79 × 107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 28,268.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,268.84/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.44

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