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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.88, 288.06 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.88, 288.06 and 135.27 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.88 : 288.06 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.88/288.06 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.88x = 288.06 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.88x = 38,965.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,965.37/208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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