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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 287.10 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 287.10 and 138.14 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 287.10 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/287.10 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 287.10 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 39,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,658.56/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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