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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.94, 288.20 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.94, 288.20 and 184.43 is: 254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.94 : 288.20 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.94/288.20 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.94x = 288.20 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.94x = 53,150.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,150.36/208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.39

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