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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 287.64 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 287.64 and 134.72 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 287.64 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/287.64 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 287.64 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 38,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,750.86/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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