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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 312.80 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 312.80 and 181.58 is: 272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 312.80 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/312.80 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 312.80 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 56,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,795.75/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.30

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