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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 314.59 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 314.59 and 182.17 is: 274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 314.59 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/314.59 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 314.59 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 57,308.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,308.86/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.34

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