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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 287.78 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 287.78 and 134.80 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 287.78 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/287.78 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 287.78 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 38,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,792.74/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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