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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 310.16 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 310.16 and 193.12 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 310.16 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/310.16 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 310.16 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 59,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,898.10/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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