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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 286.48 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 286.48 and 175.84 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 286.48 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/286.48 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 286.48 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 50,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,374.64/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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