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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.39, 262.35 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.39, 262.35 and 137.84 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.39 : 262.35 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.39/262.35 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.39x = 262.35 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.39x = 36,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,162.32/190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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