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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 289.08 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 289.08 and 138.48 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 289.08 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/289.08 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 289.08 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 40,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,031.80/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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