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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 287.64 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 287.64 and 189.12 is: 260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 287.64 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/287.64 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 287.64 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 54,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,398.48/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.83

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