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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.37, 313.13 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.37, 313.13 and 202.77 is: 304.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.37 : 313.13 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.37/313.13 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.37x = 313.13 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.37x = 63,493.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,493.88/208.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.71

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