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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.03, 263.79 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.03, 263.79 and 138.87 is: 191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.03 : 263.79 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.03/263.79 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.03x = 263.79 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.03x = 36,632.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,632.52/191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.77

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