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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 312.38 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 312.38 and 174.27 is: 261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 312.38 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/312.38 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 312.38 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 54,437.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,437.59/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.62

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