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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.22, 286.59 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.22, 286.59 and 191.82 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.22 : 286.59 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.22/286.59 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.22x = 286.59 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.22x = 54,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,972.80/208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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