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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.27, 312.23 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.27, 312.23 and 179.72 is: 269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.27 : 312.23 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.27/312.23 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.27x = 312.23 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.27x = 56,113.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,113.98/208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.43

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