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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.91, 263.60 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.91, 263.60 and 146.58 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.91 : 263.60 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.91/263.60 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.91x = 263.60 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.91x = 38,637.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,637.17/190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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