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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 312.29 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 312.29 and 175.98 is: 263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 312.29 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/312.29 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 312.29 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 54,956.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,956.79/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.51

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