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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.27, 287.31 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.27, 287.31 and 180.60 is: 249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.27 : 287.31 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.27/287.31 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.27x = 287.31 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.27x = 51,888.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,888.19/208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.14

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