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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.34, 287.12 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.34, 287.12 and 202.41 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.34 : 287.12 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.34/287.12 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.34x = 287.12 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.34x = 58,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,115.96/208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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