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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.42, 287.64 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.42, 287.64 and 137.58 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.42 : 287.64 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.42/287.64 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.42x = 287.64 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.42x = 39,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573.51/208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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