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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 287.37 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 287.37 and 181.09 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 287.37 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/287.37 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 287.37 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 52,039.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,039.09/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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