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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 287.56 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 287.56 and 134.69 is: 185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 287.56 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/287.56 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 287.56 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 38,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,731.84/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.87

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