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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 312.12 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 312.12 and 177.88 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 312.12 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/312.12 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 312.12 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 55,519.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,519.91/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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