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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.30, 264.15 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.30, 264.15 and 138.86 is: 191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.30 : 264.15 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.30/264.15 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.30x = 264.15 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.30x = 36,679.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,679.87/191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.74

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