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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 287.60 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 287.60 and 139.62 is: 192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 287.60 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/287.60 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 287.60 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 40,154.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,154.71/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.37

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