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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 312.72 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 312.72 and 192.24 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 312.72 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/312.72 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 312.72 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 60,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,117.29/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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