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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 287.88 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 287.88 and 135.02 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 287.88 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/287.88 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 287.88 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 38,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,868.15/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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