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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 263.12 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 263.12 and 151.38 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 263.12 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/263.12 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 263.12 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 39,830.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,830.35/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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