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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 287.70 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 287.70 and 138.68 is: 191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 287.70 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/287.70 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 287.70 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 39,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,898.24/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.34

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