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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.81, 289.07 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.81, 289.07 and 138.75 is: 208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.81 : 289.07 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.81/289.07 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.81x = 289.07 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.81x = 40,107.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,107.21/192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.01

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