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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 287.49 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 287.49 and 134.73 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 287.49 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/287.49 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 287.49 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 38,733.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,733.53/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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