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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.97, 285.19 and 138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.97, 285.19 and 138.67 is: 208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.97 : 285.19 = 138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.97/285.19 = 138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.97x = 285.19 × 138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.97x = 39,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,546.24/189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.17

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