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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.97, 266.43 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.97, 266.43 and 137.77 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.97 : 266.43 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.97/266.43 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.97x = 266.43 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.97x = 36,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,706.06/192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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