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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 262.34 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 262.34 and 137.62 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 262.34 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/262.34 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 262.34 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 36,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,102.54/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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