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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.80, 288.82 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.80, 288.82 and 138.07 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.80 : 288.82 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.80/288.82 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.80x = 288.82 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.80x = 39,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,875.93/191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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