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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.02, 289.44 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.02, 289.44 and 138.84 is: 208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.02 : 289.44 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.02/289.44 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.02x = 289.44 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.02x = 40,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,185.85/193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.20

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