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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 288.97 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 288.97 and 138.71 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 288.97 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/288.97 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 288.97 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 40,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,083.40/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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