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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 312.71 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 312.71 and 194.55 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 312.71 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/312.71 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 312.71 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 60,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,837.73/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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