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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 288.02 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 288.02 and 135.10 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 288.02 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/288.02 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 288.02 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 38,912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,912.20/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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