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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 263.18 and 107.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 263.18 and 107.83 is: 148.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 263.18 = 107.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/263.18 = 107.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 263.18 × 107.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 28,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,378.70/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.81

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