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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.83, 288.20 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.83, 288.20 and 138.84 is: 191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 288.20 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/288.20 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 288.20 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 40,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,012.99/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.61

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