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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 287.27 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 287.27 and 185.01 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 287.27 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/287.27 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 287.27 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 53,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,145.46/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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