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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 288.70 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 288.70 and 137.52 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 288.70 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/288.70 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 288.70 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 39,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,702.02/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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