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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 262.00 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 262.00 and 137.55 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 262.00 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/262.00 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 262.00 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 36,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,037.20/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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