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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 311.45 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 311.45 and 177.48 is: 265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 311.45 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/311.45 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 311.45 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 55,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,275.26/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.41

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