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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.53, 312.44 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.53, 312.44 and 202.05 is: 302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.53 : 312.44 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.53/312.44 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.53x = 312.44 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.53x = 63,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,127.49/208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.73

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