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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 311.08 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 311.08 and 185.46 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 311.08 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/311.08 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 311.08 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 57,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,692.90/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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