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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 311.48 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 311.48 and 184.64 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 311.48 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/311.48 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 311.48 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 57,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,511.67/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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