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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 288.24 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 288.24 and 135.32 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 288.24 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/288.24 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 288.24 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 39,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,004.64/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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