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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 312.82 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 312.82 and 187.32 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 312.82 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/312.82 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 312.82 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 58,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,597.44/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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