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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 288.12 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 288.12 and 135.04 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 288.12 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/288.12 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 288.12 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 38,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,907.72/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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