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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.63 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.63 and 133.38 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.63 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.63 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.63 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 27,693.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,693.69/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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