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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 287.75 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 287.75 and 194.81 is: 268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 287.75 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/287.75 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 287.75 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 56,055.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,055.63/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.76

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