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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 287.55 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 287.55 and 199.56 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 287.55 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/287.55 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 287.55 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 57,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,383.48/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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