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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 287.72 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 287.72 and 181.34 is: 249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 287.72 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/287.72 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 287.72 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 52,173.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,173.25/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.66

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