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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 262.86 and 107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 262.86 and 107.61 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 262.86 = 107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/262.86 = 107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 262.86 × 107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 28,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,286.36/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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