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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 262.81 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 262.81 and 107.56 is: 148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 262.81 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/262.81 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 262.81 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 28,266.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,266.53/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.42

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