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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.33, 207.73 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.33, 207.73 and 137.27 is: 206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.33 : 207.73 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.33/207.73 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.33x = 207.73 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.33x = 28,515.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,515.10/138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.14

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