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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.33, 288.25 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.33, 288.25 and 138.33 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.33 : 288.25 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.33/288.25 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.33x = 288.25 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.33x = 39,873.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,873.62/192.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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