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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 287.65 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 287.65 and 137.31 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 287.65 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/287.65 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 287.65 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 39,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,497.22/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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