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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.85, 313.57 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.85, 313.57 and 187.58 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.85 : 313.57 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.85/313.57 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.85x = 313.57 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.85x = 58,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,820.48/208.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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