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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.85, 287.97 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.85, 287.97 and 134.06 is: 184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.85 : 287.97 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.85/287.97 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.85x = 287.97 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.85x = 38,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,603.82/208.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.84

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