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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 310.37 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 310.37 and 196 is: 291.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 310.37 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/310.37 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 310.37 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 60,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,832.52/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.85

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