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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 287.24 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 287.24 and 138.28 is: 190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 287.24 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/287.24 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 287.24 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 39,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,719.55/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.74

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