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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 262.85 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 262.85 and 107.60 is: 148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 262.85 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/262.85 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 262.85 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 28,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,282.66/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.47

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