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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 312 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 312 and 181.36 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 312 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/312 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 312 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 56,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,584.32/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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