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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 311.60 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 311.60 and 188.88 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 311.60 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/311.60 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 311.60 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 58,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,854.06/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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