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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.40, 288.96 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.40, 288.96 and 138.76 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.40 : 288.96 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.40/288.96 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.40x = 288.96 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.40x = 40,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,096.09/192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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