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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 312.25 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 312.25 and 174.11 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 312.25 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/312.25 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 312.25 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 54,365.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,365.85/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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