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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.67, 287.72 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.67, 287.72 and 133.88 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.67 : 287.72 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.67/287.72 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.67x = 287.72 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.67x = 38,519.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,519.28/208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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