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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.40, 287.72 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.40, 287.72 and 134.72 is: 186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.40 : 287.72 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.40/287.72 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.40x = 287.72 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.40x = 38,761.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,761.64/208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.00

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