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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.78, 261.93 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.78, 261.93 and 138 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.78 : 261.93 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.78/261.93 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.78x = 261.93 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.78x = 36,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,146.34/189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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