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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.93, 287.79 and 173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.93, 287.79 and 173.89 is: 239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.93 : 287.79 = 173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.93/287.79 = 173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.93x = 287.79 × 173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.93x = 50,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,043.80/208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.52

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