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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 263.19 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 263.19 and 141.72 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 263.19 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/263.19 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 263.19 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 37,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,299.29/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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