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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 310.96 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 310.96 and 185.19 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 310.96 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/310.96 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 310.96 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 57,586.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,586.22/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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