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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 288.26 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 288.26 and 181.41 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 288.26 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/288.26 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 288.26 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 52,293.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,293.25/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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