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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 313.26 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 313.26 and 186.04 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 313.26 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/313.26 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 313.26 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 58,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,278.89/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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