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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.77, 288.41 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.77, 288.41 and 135.09 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.77 : 288.41 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.77/288.41 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.77x = 288.41 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.77x = 38,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,960.63/192.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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