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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 263.01 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 263.01 and 138.39 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 263.01 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/263.01 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 263.01 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 36,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,397.95/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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