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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.88, 263.27 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.88, 263.27 and 144.26 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.88 : 263.27 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.88/263.27 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.88x = 263.27 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.88x = 37,980.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,980.35/190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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