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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.66, 287.98 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.66, 287.98 and 133.96 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.66 : 287.98 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.66/287.98 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.66x = 287.98 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.66x = 38,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,577.80/208.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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