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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.31, 287.31 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.31, 287.31 and 134.66 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.31 : 287.31 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.31/287.31 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.31x = 287.31 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.31x = 38,690.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,690.39/208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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