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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 262.44 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 262.44 and 138.02 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 262.44 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/262.44 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 262.44 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 36,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,221.97/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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