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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.14, 287.31 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.14, 287.31 and 138.30 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.14 : 287.31 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.14/287.31 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.14x = 287.31 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.14x = 39,734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,734.97/208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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