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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 263.44 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 263.44 and 138.62 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 263.44 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/263.44 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 263.44 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 36,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,518.36/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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