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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.51, 263.01 and 148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.51, 263.01 and 148.99 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.51 : 263.01 = 148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.51/263.01 = 148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.51x = 263.01 × 148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.51x = 39,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,185.86/190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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