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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.35, 310.90 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.35, 310.90 and 193.07 is: 288.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.35 : 310.90 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.35/310.90 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.35x = 310.90 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.35x = 60,024.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,024.50/208.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.09

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