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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.79, 263.25 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.79, 263.25 and 141.08 is: 194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.79 : 263.25 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.79/263.25 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.79x = 263.25 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.79x = 37,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,137.99/190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.66

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