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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 312.39 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 312.39 and 184.10 is: 276.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 312.39 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/312.39 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 312.39 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 57,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,509.44/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.17

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