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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.61, 287.89 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.61, 287.89 and 134.95 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.61 : 287.89 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.61/287.89 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.61x = 287.89 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.61x = 38,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850.76/208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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