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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.95, 263.51 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.95, 263.51 and 141.90 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.95 : 263.51 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.95/263.51 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.95x = 263.51 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.95x = 37,392.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,392.07/190.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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