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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 311.12 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 311.12 and 196.16 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 311.12 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/311.12 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 311.12 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 61,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,029.30/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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