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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 287.04 and 202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 287.04 and 202.35 is: 278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 287.04 = 202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/287.04 = 202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 287.04 × 202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 58,082.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,082.54/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.87

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