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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.88, 312.75 and 176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.88, 312.75 and 176.27 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.88 : 312.75 = 176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.88/312.75 = 176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.88x = 312.75 × 176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.88x = 55,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,126.88/208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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