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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.09, 286.49 and 180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.09, 286.49 and 180.37 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.09 : 286.49 = 180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.09/286.49 = 180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.09x = 286.49 × 180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.09x = 51,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,673.30/208.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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