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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.27, 287.94 and 137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.27, 287.94 and 137.91 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.27 : 287.94 = 137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.27/287.94 = 137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.27x = 287.94 × 137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.27x = 39,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,709.81/192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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