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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 262.79 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 262.79 and 138.20 is: 190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 262.79 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/262.79 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 262.79 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 36,317.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,317.58/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.49

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