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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.39, 287.47 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.39, 287.47 and 169.09 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.39 : 287.47 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.39/287.47 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.39x = 287.47 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.39x = 48,608.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,608.30/208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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