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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 313.36 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 313.36 and 194.20 is: 291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 313.36 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/313.36 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 313.36 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 60,853.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,853.24/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.91

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