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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 312.57 and 202.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 312.57 and 202.92 is: 303.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 312.57 = 202.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/312.57 = 202.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 312.57 × 202.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 63,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,426.70/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.94

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