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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 287.17 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 287.17 and 138.02 is: 190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 287.17 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/287.17 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 287.17 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 39,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,634.51/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.48

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