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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 262.32 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 262.32 and 137.89 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 262.32 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/262.32 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 262.32 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 36,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,169.99/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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