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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.83, 289.79 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.83, 289.79 and 203.16 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 289.79 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/289.79 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 289.79 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 58,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,872.72/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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