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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 287.24 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 287.24 and 134.64 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 287.24 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/287.24 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 287.24 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 38,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,673.32/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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