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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.49, 262.31 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.49, 262.31 and 148.86 is: 204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.49 : 262.31 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.49/262.31 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.49x = 262.31 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.49x = 39,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,046.72/190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.99

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