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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 263.30 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 263.30 and 146.55 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 263.30 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/263.30 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 263.30 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 38,585.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,585.88/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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