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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 287.35 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 287.35 and 138.26 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 287.35 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/287.35 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 287.35 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 39,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,729.01/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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