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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 288 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 288 and 203.54 is: 281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 288 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/288 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 288 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 58,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,619.52/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.61

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