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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.18, 287.28 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.18, 287.28 and 134.50 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.18 : 287.28 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.18/287.28 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.18x = 287.28 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.18x = 38,639.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,639.16/208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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