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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 286.92 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 286.92 and 134.22 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 286.92 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/286.92 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 286.92 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 38,510.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,510.40/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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