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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 262.91 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 262.91 and 151.49 is: 208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 262.91 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/262.91 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 262.91 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 39,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,826.40/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.85

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