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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.55, 310.62 and 197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.55, 310.62 and 197.57 is: 294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.55 : 310.62 = 197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.55/310.62 = 197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.55x = 310.62 × 197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.55x = 61,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,370.76/208.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.27

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