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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 288.30 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 288.30 and 135.28 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 288.30 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/288.30 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 288.30 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 39,001.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,001.22/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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