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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 286.90 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 286.90 and 183.42 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 286.90 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/286.90 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 286.90 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 52,622.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,622.74/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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