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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.36, 288.54 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.36, 288.54 and 138.36 is: 207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.36 : 288.54 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.36/288.54 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.36x = 288.54 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.36x = 39,922.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,922.39/192.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.54

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