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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.87, 262.96 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.87, 262.96 and 151.52 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.87 : 262.96 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.87/262.96 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.87x = 262.96 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.87x = 39,842.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,842.01/190.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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