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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.81, 262.95 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.81, 262.95 and 149.50 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.81 : 262.95 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.81/262.95 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.81x = 262.95 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.81x = 39,311.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,311.03/190.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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