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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 287.98 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 287.98 and 135.08 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 287.98 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/287.98 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 287.98 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 38,898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,898.56/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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