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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 287.51 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 287.51 and 197.22 is: 272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 287.51 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/287.51 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 287.51 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 56,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,702.72/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.40

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