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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.93, 288.31 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.93, 288.31 and 182.81 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.93 : 288.31 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.93/288.31 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.93x = 288.31 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.93x = 52,704.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,704.94/208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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