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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.53, 287.87 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.53, 287.87 and 138.71 is: 191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.53 : 287.87 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.53/287.87 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.53x = 287.87 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.53x = 39,930.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,930.47/208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.49

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