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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 287 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 287 and 138.16 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 287 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/287 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 287 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 39,651.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,651.92/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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