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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 289.74 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 289.74 and 138.60 is: 207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 289.74 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/289.74 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 289.74 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 40,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,157.96/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.44

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