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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 207.74 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 207.74 and 133.69 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 207.74 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/207.74 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 207.74 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 27,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,771.57/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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