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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 312.86 and 193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 312.86 and 193.10 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 312.86 = 193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/312.86 = 193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 312.86 × 193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 60,412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,412.18/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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