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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 263.38 and 138.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 263.38 and 138.55 is: 190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 263.38 = 138.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/263.38 = 138.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 263.38 × 138.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 36,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,491.30/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.97

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