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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.27, 263.53 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.27, 263.53 and 138.05 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.27 : 263.53 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.27/263.53 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.27x = 263.53 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.27x = 36,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,380.87/191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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