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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.03, 311.35 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.03, 311.35 and 173.86 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.03 : 311.35 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.03/311.35 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.03x = 311.35 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.03x = 54,131.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,131.31/208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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