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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 263.03 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 263.03 and 138.12 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 263.03 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/263.03 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 263.03 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 36,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,329.01/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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