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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.99, 263.18 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.99, 263.18 and 138.44 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.99 : 263.18 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.99/263.18 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.99x = 263.18 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.99x = 36,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,434.64/190.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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