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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.93, 288.41 and 203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.93, 288.41 and 203.41 is: 280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.93 : 288.41 = 203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.93/288.41 = 203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.93x = 288.41 × 203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.93x = 58,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,664.46/208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.79

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