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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 286.80 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 286.80 and 134.34 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 286.80 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/286.80 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 286.80 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 38,528.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,528.71/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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