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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.59, 287.79 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.59, 287.79 and 135 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.59 : 287.79 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.59/287.79 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.59x = 287.79 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.59x = 38,851.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,851.65/208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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