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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 262.92 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 262.92 and 141.51 is: 195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 262.92 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/262.92 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 262.92 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 37,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,205.81/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.24

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