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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.86, 287.64 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.86, 287.64 and 181.22 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.86 : 287.64 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.86/287.64 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.86x = 287.64 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.86x = 52,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,124.68/208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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