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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 284.40 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 284.40 and 138.76 is: 207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 284.40 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/284.40 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 284.40 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 39,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,463.34/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.61

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