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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 262.93 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 262.93 and 137.36 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 262.93 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/262.93 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 262.93 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 36,116.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,116.06/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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