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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 287.22 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 287.22 and 134.55 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 287.22 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/287.22 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 287.22 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 38,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,645.96/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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