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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.57, 313.53 and 202.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.57, 313.53 and 202.09 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.57 : 313.53 = 202.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.57/313.53 = 202.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.57x = 313.53 × 202.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.57x = 63,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,361.28/208.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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