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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.89, 282.04 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.89, 282.04 and 138.99 is: 208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.89 : 282.04 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.89/282.04 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.89x = 282.04 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.89x = 39,198.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,198.63/187.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.63

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