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Finding the Third Proportional to 137 and 191.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 137 and 191.50 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137 : 191.50 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137/191.50 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137x = 191.50 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137x = 36,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,672.25/137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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