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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 263.13 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 263.13 and 138.71 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 263.13 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/263.13 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 263.13 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 36,497.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,497.45/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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