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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 287.49 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 287.49 and 134.67 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 287.49 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/287.49 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 287.49 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 38,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,716.28/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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