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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.37, 311.04 and 188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.37, 311.04 and 188.86 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.37 : 311.04 = 188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.37/311.04 = 188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.37x = 311.04 × 188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.37x = 58,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,741.95/208.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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