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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 262.90 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 262.90 and 147.12 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 262.90 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/262.90 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 262.90 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 38,676.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,676.22/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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