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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 262.74 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 262.74 and 151.12 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 262.74 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/262.74 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 262.74 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 39,704.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,704.69/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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