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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.73, 262.93 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.73, 262.93 and 144.15 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.73 : 262.93 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.73/262.93 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.73x = 262.93 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.73x = 37,901.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,901.36/190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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