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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 287.48 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 287.48 and 134.61 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 287.48 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/287.48 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 287.48 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 38,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,697.68/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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