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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 262.34 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 262.34 and 151.88 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 262.34 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/262.34 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 262.34 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 39,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,844.20/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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