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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 288.26 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 288.26 and 135.19 is: 186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 288.26 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/288.26 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 288.26 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 38,968.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,968.47/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.68

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