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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 313.02 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 313.02 and 181.62 is: 272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 313.02 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/313.02 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 313.02 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 56,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,850.69/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.74

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