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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.59, 262.83 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.59, 262.83 and 146.85 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.59 : 262.83 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.59/262.83 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.59x = 262.83 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.59x = 38,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,596.59/190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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