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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.01, 287.75 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.01, 287.75 and 137.78 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.01 : 287.75 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.01/287.75 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.01x = 287.75 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.01x = 39,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,645.51/192.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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