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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 287.30 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 287.30 and 134.54 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 287.30 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/287.30 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 287.30 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 38,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,653.34/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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