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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 287.55 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 287.55 and 202.50 is: 279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 287.55 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/287.55 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 287.55 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 58,228.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,228.88/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.36

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