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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.50, 287.37 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.50, 287.37 and 195.96 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.50 : 287.37 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.50/287.37 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.50x = 287.37 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.50x = 56,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,313.03/208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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