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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.65, 311.39 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.65, 311.39 and 185.58 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.65 : 311.39 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.65/311.39 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.65x = 311.39 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.65x = 57,786.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,786.83/208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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