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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 288.14 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 288.14 and 138.75 is: 191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 288.14 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/288.14 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 288.14 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 39,979.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,979.43/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.55

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