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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 262.73 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 262.73 and 141.50 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 262.73 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/262.73 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 262.73 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 37,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,175.34/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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