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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.11, 287.93 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.11, 287.93 and 137.18 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.11 : 287.93 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.11/287.93 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.11x = 287.93 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.11x = 39,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,497.55/192.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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