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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 262.56 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 262.56 and 141.38 is: 194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 262.56 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/262.56 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 262.56 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 37,120.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,120.73/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.78

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