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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 262.71 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 262.71 and 138 is: 190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 262.71 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/262.71 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 262.71 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 36,253.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,253.98/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.43

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