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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.15, 287.15 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.15, 287.15 and 134.53 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.15 : 287.15 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.15/287.15 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.15x = 287.15 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.15x = 38,629.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,629.62/208.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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