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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 312.30 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 312.30 and 182.55 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 312.30 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/312.30 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 312.30 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 57,010.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,010.37/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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