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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.76, 288.04 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.76, 288.04 and 135.14 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.76 : 288.04 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.76/288.04 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.76x = 288.04 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.76x = 38,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,925.73/208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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