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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 287.01 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 287.01 and 203.58 is: 280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 287.01 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/287.01 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 287.01 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 58,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,429.50/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.68

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