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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.69, 287.40 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.69, 287.40 and 204.64 is: 281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.69 : 287.40 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.69/287.40 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.69x = 287.40 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.69x = 58,813.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,813.54/208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.82

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