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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 312.36 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 312.36 and 202.56 is: 304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 312.36 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/312.36 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 312.36 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 63,271.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,271.64/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.07

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