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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.38, 208.82 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.38, 208.82 and 133.74 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.38 : 208.82 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.38/208.82 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.38x = 208.82 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.38x = 27,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,926.92/139.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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