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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.04, 289.73 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.04, 289.73 and 138.25 is: 207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.04 : 289.73 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.04/289.73 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.04x = 289.73 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.04x = 40,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,055.17/193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.50

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