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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 313.08 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 313.08 and 184.80 is: 277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 313.08 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/313.08 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 313.08 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 57,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,857.18/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.25

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