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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.27, 310.64 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.27, 310.64 and 202.50 is: 302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.27 : 310.64 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.27/310.64 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.27x = 310.64 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.27x = 62,903.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,903.59/208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.03

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