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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 287.04 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 287.04 and 182.72 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 287.04 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/287.04 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 287.04 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 52,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,447.95/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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