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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 287.22 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 287.22 and 134.52 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 287.22 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/287.22 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 287.22 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 38,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,636.83/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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