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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 263.03 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 263.03 and 149.18 is: 205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 263.03 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/263.03 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 263.03 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 39,236.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,236.75/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.74

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