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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.25, 312.35 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.25, 312.35 and 190.63 is: 285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.25 : 312.35 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.25/312.35 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.25x = 312.35 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.25x = 59,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,541.55/208.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.92

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