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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 263.38 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 263.38 and 149.20 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 263.38 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/263.38 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 263.38 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 39,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,296.30/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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