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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 262.98 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 262.98 and 141.48 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 262.98 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/262.98 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 262.98 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 37,206.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,206.41/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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