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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 312.03 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 312.03 and 195.69 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 312.03 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/312.03 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 312.03 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 61,060.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,060.89/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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