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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.03, 287.02 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.03, 287.02 and 134.28 is: 185.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.03 : 287.02 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.03/287.02 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.03x = 287.02 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.03x = 38,541.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,541.05/208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.27

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