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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 263 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 263 and 141.62 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 263 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/263 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 263 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 37,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,246.06/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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