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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.93, 288.40 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.93, 288.40 and 187.06 is: 258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.93 : 288.40 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.93/288.40 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.93x = 288.40 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.93x = 53,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,946.66/208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.21

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