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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.27, 287.10 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.27, 287.10 and 175.06 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.27 : 287.10 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.27/287.10 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.27x = 287.10 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.27x = 50,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,259.73/208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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