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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.83, 312.60 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.83, 312.60 and 181.83 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 312.60 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/312.60 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 312.60 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 56,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,840.06/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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