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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.47, 287.98 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.47, 287.98 and 197.54 is: 272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.47 : 287.98 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.47/287.98 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.47x = 287.98 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.47x = 56,887.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,887.57/208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.88

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