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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 288.34 and 185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 288.34 and 185.87 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 288.34 = 185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/288.34 = 185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 288.34 × 185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 53,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,592.83/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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