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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 288.26 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 288.26 and 137.60 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 288.26 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/288.26 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 288.26 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 39,664.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,664.58/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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