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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.86, 288.16 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.86, 288.16 and 135.06 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.86 : 288.16 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.86/288.16 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.86x = 288.16 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.86x = 38,918.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,918.89/208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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