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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 286.80 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 286.80 and 184.80 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 286.80 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/286.80 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 286.80 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 53,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,000.64/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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