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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 262.97 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 262.97 and 138.26 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 262.97 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/262.97 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 262.97 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 36,356.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,356.23/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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