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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 312.56 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 312.56 and 184.16 is: 276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 312.56 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/312.56 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 312.56 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 57,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,558.57/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.30

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