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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 287.22 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 287.22 and 133.50 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 287.22 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/287.22 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 287.22 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 38,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,343.87/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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