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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 310.98 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 310.98 and 193.32 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 310.98 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/310.98 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 310.98 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 60,118.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,118.65/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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