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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.04, 289.77 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.04, 289.77 and 138.76 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.04 : 289.77 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.04/289.77 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.04x = 289.77 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.04x = 40,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,208.49/193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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