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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.70, 312.91 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.70, 312.91 and 177.86 is: 266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.70 : 312.91 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.70/312.91 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.70x = 312.91 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.70x = 55,654.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,654.22/208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.67

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