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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.91, 288.11 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.91, 288.11 and 135.15 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.91 : 288.11 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.91/288.11 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.91x = 288.11 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.91x = 38,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,937.73/208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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