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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 313.46 and 185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 313.46 and 185.93 is: 280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 313.46 = 185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/313.46 = 185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 313.46 × 185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 58,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,279.12/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.14

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