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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.18, 286.38 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.18, 286.38 and 175.24 is: 241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.18 : 286.38 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.18/286.38 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.18x = 286.38 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.18x = 50,185.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,185.23/208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.07

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