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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 287.60 and 138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 287.60 and 138.59 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 287.60 = 138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/287.60 = 138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 287.60 × 138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 39,856.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,856.35/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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