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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 262.92 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 262.92 and 138.78 is: 191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 262.92 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/262.92 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 262.92 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 36,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,488.04/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.42

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