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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.77, 312.54 and 187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.77, 312.54 and 187.81 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.77 : 312.54 = 187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.77/312.54 = 187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.77x = 312.54 × 187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.77x = 58,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,698.14/208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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