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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 263.02 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 263.02 and 146.40 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 263.02 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/263.02 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 263.02 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 38,506.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,506.13/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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