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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.20, 288.10 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.20, 288.10 and 138.07 is: 206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.20 : 288.10 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.20/288.10 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.20x = 288.10 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.20x = 39,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,775.84/192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.95

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