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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 287.28 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 287.28 and 180.96 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 287.28 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/287.28 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 287.28 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 51,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,986.19/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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