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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.23, 312.96 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.23, 312.96 and 183.93 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.23 : 312.96 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.23/312.96 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.23x = 312.96 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.23x = 57,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,562.73/208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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