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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 287.82 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 287.82 and 193.76 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 287.82 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/287.82 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 287.82 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 55,768.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,768.00/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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