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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.73, 289.27 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.73, 289.27 and 138.66 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.73 : 289.27 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.73/289.27 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.73x = 289.27 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.73x = 40,110.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,110.89/192.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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