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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 287.23 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 287.23 and 138.07 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 287.23 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/287.23 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 287.23 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 39,657.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,657.85/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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