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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 312.69 and 185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 312.69 and 185.59 is: 278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 312.69 = 185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/312.69 = 185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 312.69 × 185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 58,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,032.14/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.09

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