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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.15, 311.90 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.15, 311.90 and 187.43 is: 280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.15 : 311.90 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.15/311.90 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.15x = 311.90 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.15x = 58,456.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,456.92/208.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.84

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