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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 287.01 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 287.01 and 134.40 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 287.01 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/287.01 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 287.01 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 38,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,574.14/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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