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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.43, 288.02 and 180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.43, 288.02 and 180.71 is: 249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.43 : 288.02 = 180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.43/288.02 = 180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.43x = 288.02 × 180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.43x = 52,047.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,047.19/208.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.71

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