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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 288.87 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 288.87 and 138.81 is: 208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 288.87 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/288.87 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 288.87 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 40,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,098.61/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.22

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