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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.48 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.48 and 190.44 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.48 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.48 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.48 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 59,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,508.69/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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