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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 287.96 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 287.96 and 134.87 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 287.96 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/287.96 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 287.96 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 38,835.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,835.05/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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