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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 263.21 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 263.21 and 149.11 is: 205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 263.21 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/263.21 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 263.21 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 39,247.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,247.24/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.85

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