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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 310.70 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 310.70 and 184.14 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 310.70 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/310.70 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 310.70 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 57,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,212.76/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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