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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 312.75 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 312.75 and 185.12 is: 278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 312.75 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/312.75 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 312.75 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 57,896.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,896.28/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.13

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