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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.14, 286.99 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.14, 286.99 and 133.27 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.14 : 286.99 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.14/286.99 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.14x = 286.99 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.14x = 38,247.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,247.16/208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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