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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 286.77 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 286.77 and 175.18 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 286.77 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/286.77 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 286.77 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 50,236.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,236.37/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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