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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 262.92 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 262.92 and 144.12 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 262.92 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/262.92 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 262.92 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 37,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,892.03/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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