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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.59, 287.69 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.59, 287.69 and 184.05 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.59 : 287.69 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.59/287.69 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.59x = 287.69 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.59x = 52,948.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,948.42/208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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