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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.54, 287.64 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.54, 287.64 and 134.95 is: 186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.54 : 287.64 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.54/287.64 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.54x = 287.64 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.54x = 38,817.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,817.02/208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.14

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