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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.93, 263.31 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.93, 263.31 and 138.82 is: 191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.93 : 263.31 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.93/263.31 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.93x = 263.31 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.93x = 36,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,552.69/190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.45

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