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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 262.84 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 262.84 and 138.08 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 262.84 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/262.84 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 262.84 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 36,292.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,292.95/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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