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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.12, 286.88 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.12, 286.88 and 174.91 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.12 : 286.88 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.12/286.88 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.12x = 286.88 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.12x = 50,177.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,177.90/208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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