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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 259.28 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 259.28 and 138.20 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 259.28 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/259.28 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 259.28 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 35,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,832.50/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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