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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 310.20 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 310.20 and 194.24 is: 289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 310.20 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/310.20 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 310.20 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 60,253.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,253.25/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.35

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