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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 263.88 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 263.88 and 138.06 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 263.88 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/263.88 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 263.88 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 36,431.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,431.27/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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