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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.03, 263.43 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.03, 263.43 and 138.56 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.03 : 263.43 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.03/263.43 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.03x = 263.43 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.03x = 36,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,499.54/191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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