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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.63, 287.06 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.63, 287.06 and 203.51 is: 280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.63 : 287.06 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.63/287.06 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.63x = 287.06 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.63x = 58,419.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,419.05/208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.01

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