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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.82, 312.96 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.82, 312.96 and 181.28 is: 271.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.82 : 312.96 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.82/312.96 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.82x = 312.96 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.82x = 56,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,733.39/208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.69

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