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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 262.36 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 262.36 and 137.53 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 262.36 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/262.36 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 262.36 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 36,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,083.26/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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