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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 266.04 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 266.04 and 137.58 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 266.04 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/266.04 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 266.04 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 36,601.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,601.78/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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