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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 312.62 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 312.62 and 188.97 is: 283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 312.62 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/312.62 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 312.62 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 59,075.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,075.80/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.46

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