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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 287.50 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 287.50 and 138.33 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 287.50 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/287.50 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 287.50 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 39,769.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,769.88/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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