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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 263.12 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 263.12 and 149.23 is: 205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 263.12 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/263.12 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 263.12 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 39,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,264.98/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.85

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