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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 287.64 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 287.64 and 199.98 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 287.64 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/287.64 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 287.64 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 57,522.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,522.25/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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