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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 312.36 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 312.36 and 179.04 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 312.36 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/312.36 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 312.36 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 55,924.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,924.93/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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