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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 262.73 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 262.73 and 149.04 is: 205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 262.73 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/262.73 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 262.73 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 39,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,156.53/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.47

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