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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 311.47 and 173.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 311.47 and 173.93 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 311.47 = 173.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/311.47 = 173.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 311.47 × 173.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 54,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,173.98/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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