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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 288.24 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 288.24 and 137.62 is: 206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 288.24 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/288.24 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 288.24 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 39,667.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,667.59/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.72

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