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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.34, 287.51 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.34, 287.51 and 138.36 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.34 : 287.51 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.34/287.51 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.34x = 287.51 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.34x = 39,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,779.19/208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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