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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.93, 288.17 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.93, 288.17 and 135.33 is: 186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.93 : 288.17 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.93/288.17 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.93x = 288.17 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.93x = 38,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,995.93/208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.65

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