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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 263.46 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 263.46 and 147.08 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 263.46 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/263.46 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 263.46 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 38,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,749.70/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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