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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.35, 287.46 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.35, 287.46 and 138.53 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.35 : 287.46 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.35/287.46 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.35x = 287.46 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.35x = 39,822.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,822.55/208.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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