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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 287.68 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 287.68 and 138.66 is: 191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 287.68 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/287.68 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 287.68 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 39,889.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,889.71/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.23

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