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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.91, 288.21 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.91, 288.21 and 134.24 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.91 : 288.21 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.91/288.21 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.91x = 288.21 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.91x = 38,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,690.03/208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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