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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.25, 311.92 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.25, 311.92 and 202.49 is: 303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.25 : 311.92 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.25/311.92 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.25x = 311.92 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.25x = 63,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,158.11/208.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.29

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