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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.76, 287.15 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.76, 287.15 and 181.22 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.76 : 287.15 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.76/287.15 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.76x = 287.15 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.76x = 52,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,034.98/208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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