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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.08, 287.76 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.08, 287.76 and 137.72 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.08 : 287.76 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.08/287.76 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.08x = 287.76 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.08x = 39,630.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,630.31/192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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