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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.83, 288.20 and 138.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.83, 288.20 and 138.77 is: 191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 288.20 = 138.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/288.20 = 138.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 288.20 × 138.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 39,993.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,993.51/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.51

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