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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 287.64 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 287.64 and 199.80 is: 275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 287.64 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/287.64 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 287.64 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 57,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,470.47/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.24

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