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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.43, 312.53 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.43, 312.53 and 185.65 is: 278.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.43 : 312.53 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.43/312.53 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.43x = 312.53 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.43x = 58,020.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,020.88/208.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.37

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