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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.88, 262.02 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.88, 262.02 and 137.50 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.88 : 262.02 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.88/262.02 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.88x = 262.02 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.88x = 36,027.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,027.75/189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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