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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 288.27 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 288.27 and 135.23 is: 186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 288.27 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/288.27 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 288.27 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 38,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,981.31/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.58

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