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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 287.12 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 287.12 and 182.64 is: 251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 287.12 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/287.12 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 287.12 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 52,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,439.60/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.44

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