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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.39, 286.95 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.39, 286.95 and 175.57 is: 241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.39 : 286.95 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.39/286.95 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.39x = 286.95 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.39x = 50,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,379.81/208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.76

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