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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 286.83 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 286.83 and 177.03 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 286.83 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/286.83 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 286.83 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 50,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,777.51/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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