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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 287 and 138.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 287 and 138.00 is: 190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 287 = 138.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/287 = 138.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 287 × 138.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 39,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,606.72/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.47

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