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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 263.02 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 263.02 and 144.07 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 263.02 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/263.02 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 263.02 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 37,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,893.04/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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