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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.04, 263.72 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.04, 263.72 and 138 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.04 : 263.72 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.04/263.72 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.04x = 263.72 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.04x = 36,393.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,393.36/191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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