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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 288.08 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 288.08 and 135.12 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 288.08 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/288.08 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 288.08 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 38,925.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,925.37/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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