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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.49, 287.12 and 178.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.49, 287.12 and 178.75 is: 246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.49 : 287.12 = 178.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.49/287.12 = 178.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.49x = 287.12 × 178.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.49x = 51,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,321.09/208.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.15

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