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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 310.90 and 194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 310.90 and 194.62 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 310.90 = 194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/310.90 = 194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 310.90 × 194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 60,507.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,507.36/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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