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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.65, 313.09 and 178.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.65, 313.09 and 178.35 is: 267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.65 : 313.09 = 178.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.65/313.09 = 178.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.65x = 313.09 × 178.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.65x = 55,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,839.74/208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.63

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