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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 262.98 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 262.98 and 148.94 is: 205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 262.98 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/262.98 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 262.98 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 39,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,166.18/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.65

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