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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 262.56 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 262.56 and 143.80 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 262.56 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/262.56 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 262.56 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 37,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756.13/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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