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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.62, 312.75 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.62, 312.75 and 176.04 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.62 : 312.75 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.62/312.75 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.62x = 312.75 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.62x = 55,056.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,056.51/208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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