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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 262.98 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 262.98 and 107.70 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 262.98 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/262.98 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 262.98 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 28,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,322.95/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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