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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 287.36 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 287.36 and 134.62 is: 185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 287.36 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/287.36 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 287.36 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 38,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,684.40/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.73

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