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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.22, 312.48 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.22, 312.48 and 197.64 is: 296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.22 : 312.48 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.22/312.48 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.22x = 312.48 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.22x = 61,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,758.55/208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.60

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