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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 286.80 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 286.80 and 197.76 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 286.80 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/286.80 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 286.80 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 56,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,717.57/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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