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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.50, 313.43 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.50, 313.43 and 193.47 is: 290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.50 : 313.43 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.50/313.43 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.50x = 313.43 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.50x = 60,638.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,638.33/208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.83

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