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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 263.34 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 263.34 and 147.24 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 263.34 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/263.34 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 263.34 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 38,774.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,774.18/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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