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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.75, 287.58 and 199.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.75, 287.58 and 199.03 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.75 : 287.58 = 199.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.75/287.58 = 199.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.75x = 287.58 × 199.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.75x = 57,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,237.05/208.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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