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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 288.25 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 288.25 and 135.24 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 288.25 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/288.25 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 288.25 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 38,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,982.93/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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