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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.93, 288.33 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.93, 288.33 and 138.87 is: 191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.93 : 288.33 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.93/288.33 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.93x = 288.33 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.93x = 40,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,040.73/208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.64

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