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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 287.94 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 287.94 and 171.96 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 287.94 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/287.94 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 287.94 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 49,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,514.16/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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