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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.65, 288.03 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.65, 288.03 and 133.98 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.65 : 288.03 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.65/288.03 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.65x = 288.03 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.65x = 38,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,590.26/208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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