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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 312.28 and 190.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 312.28 and 190.33 is: 284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 312.28 = 190.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/312.28 = 190.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 312.28 × 190.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 59,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,436.25/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.98

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