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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.65, 312.98 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.65, 312.98 and 202.89 is: 304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.65 : 312.98 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.65/312.98 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.65x = 312.98 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.65x = 63,500.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,500.51/208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.34

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