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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 287.40 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 287.40 and 186.16 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 287.40 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/287.40 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 287.40 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 53,502.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,502.38/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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