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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 288.06 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 288.06 and 135.12 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 288.06 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/288.06 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 288.06 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 38,922.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,922.67/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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