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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 312.60 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 312.60 and 191.28 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 312.60 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/312.60 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 312.60 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 59,794.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,794.13/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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