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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 287.40 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 287.40 and 134.59 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 287.40 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/287.40 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 287.40 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 38,681.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,681.17/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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