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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.12, 287.06 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.12, 287.06 and 134.36 is: 185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.12 : 287.06 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.12/287.06 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.12x = 287.06 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.12x = 38,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,569.38/208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.32

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