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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 311.82 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 311.82 and 182.34 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 311.82 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/311.82 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 311.82 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 56,857.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,857.26/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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