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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 288.02 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 288.02 and 135.08 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 288.02 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/288.02 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 288.02 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 38,903.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,903.63/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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