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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.40, 287.52 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.40, 287.52 and 139.36 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.40 : 287.52 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.40/287.52 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.40x = 287.52 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.40x = 40,068.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,068.79/208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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