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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.33, 287.26 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.33, 287.26 and 173.25 is: 238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.33 : 287.26 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.33/287.26 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.33x = 287.26 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.33x = 49,767.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,767.80/208.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.89

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