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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 312.28 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 312.28 and 185.52 is: 278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 312.28 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/312.28 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 312.28 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 57,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,934.19/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.10

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