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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 311.88 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 311.88 and 184 is: 275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 311.88 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/311.88 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 311.88 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 57,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,385.92/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.89

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