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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 312.96 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 312.96 and 187.01 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 312.96 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/312.96 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 312.96 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 58,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,526.96/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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