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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 311.95 and 179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 311.95 and 179.53 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 311.95 = 179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/311.95 = 179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 311.95 × 179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 56,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,004.38/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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