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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 263.40 and 141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 263.40 and 141.85 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 263.40 = 141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/263.40 = 141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 263.40 × 141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 37,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,363.89/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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