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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.06, 311.78 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.06, 311.78 and 192.87 is: 289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.06 : 311.78 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.06/311.78 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.06x = 311.78 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.06x = 60,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,133.01/208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.02

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