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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.45, 287.72 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.45, 287.72 and 138.52 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.45 : 287.72 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.45/287.72 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.45x = 287.72 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.45x = 39,854.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,854.97/208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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