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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.91, 313.91 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.91, 313.91 and 187.44 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.91 : 313.91 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.91/313.91 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.91x = 313.91 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.91x = 58,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,838.35/208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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