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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.57, 313.01 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.57, 313.01 and 195.82 is: 293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.57 : 313.01 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.57/313.01 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.57x = 313.01 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.57x = 61,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,293.62/208.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.88

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