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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 288.00 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 288.00 and 135.04 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 288.00 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/288.00 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 288.00 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 38,891.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,891.31/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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