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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 263.45 and 138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 263.45 and 138.65 is: 191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 263.45 = 138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/263.45 = 138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 263.45 × 138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 36,526.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,526.37/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.35

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