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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 286.12 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 286.12 and 203.04 is: 278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 286.12 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/286.12 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 286.12 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 58,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,093.80/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.65

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