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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 287.94 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 287.94 and 135.03 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 287.94 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/287.94 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 287.94 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 38,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,878.95/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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