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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 262.96 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 262.96 and 138.25 is: 190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 262.96 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/262.96 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 262.96 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 36,353.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,353.22/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.80

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