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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.64, 288.74 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.64, 288.74 and 137.78 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.64 : 288.74 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.64/288.74 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.64x = 288.74 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.64x = 39,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,782.60/192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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