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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.03, 1,287.04 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.03, 1,287.04 and 208.76 is: 313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.03 : 1,287.04 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.03/1,287.04 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.03x = 1,287.04 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.03x = 268,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,675.90/858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.13

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