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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 287.60 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 287.60 and 133.73 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 287.60 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/287.60 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 287.60 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 38,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,458.64/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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