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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.50, 286.95 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.50, 286.95 and 183.12 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.50 : 286.95 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.50/286.95 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.50x = 286.95 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.50x = 52,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,546.28/208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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