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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.19, 287.30 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.19, 287.30 and 134.46 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.19 : 287.30 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.19/287.30 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.19x = 287.30 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.19x = 38,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,630.69/208.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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