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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 311.74 and 177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 311.74 and 177.37 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 311.74 = 177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/311.74 = 177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 311.74 × 177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 55,293.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,293.32/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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