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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 287.94 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 287.94 and 205.60 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 287.94 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/287.94 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 287.94 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 59,200.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,200.46/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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