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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.62, 287.78 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.62, 287.78 and 175.82 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.62 : 287.78 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.62/287.78 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.62x = 287.78 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.62x = 50,595.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,595.16/208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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