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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.54, 263.06 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.54, 263.06 and 138.03 is: 190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.54 : 263.06 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.54/263.06 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.54x = 263.06 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.54x = 36,309.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,309.48/190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.56

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