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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 313.46 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 313.46 and 174.52 is: 263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 313.46 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/313.46 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 313.46 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 54,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,705.04/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.00

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