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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.15, 287.38 and 134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.15, 287.38 and 134.57 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.15 : 287.38 = 134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.15/287.38 = 134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.15x = 287.38 × 134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.15x = 38,673.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,673.61/208.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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