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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 311.58 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 311.58 and 190.26 is: 284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 311.58 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/311.58 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 311.58 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 59,281.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,281.21/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.98

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