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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.76, 313.34 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.76, 313.34 and 186.04 is: 279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.76 : 313.34 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.76/313.34 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.76x = 313.34 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.76x = 58,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,293.77/208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.24

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