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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.50, 313.41 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.50, 313.41 and 189.42 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.50 : 313.41 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.50/313.41 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.50x = 313.41 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.50x = 59,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,366.12/208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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