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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 288.32 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 288.32 and 135.20 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 288.32 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/288.32 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 288.32 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 38,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,980.86/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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