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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.40, 312.24 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.40, 312.24 and 188.96 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.40 : 312.24 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.40/312.24 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.40x = 312.24 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.40x = 59,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,000.87/208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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