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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 312.56 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 312.56 and 193.39 is: 289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 312.56 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/312.56 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 312.56 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 60,443.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,443.45/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.79

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