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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 288.65 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 288.65 and 203 is: 281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 288.65 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/288.65 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 288.65 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 58,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,595.95/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.66

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