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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 313.10 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 313.10 and 202.80 is: 304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 313.10 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/313.10 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 313.10 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 63,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,496.68/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.60

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