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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 287.61 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 287.61 and 133.82 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 287.61 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/287.61 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 287.61 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 38,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,486.53/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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