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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 311.70 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 311.70 and 197.40 is: 295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 311.70 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/311.70 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 311.70 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 61,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,529.58/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.53

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