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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 313.28 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 313.28 and 190.47 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 313.28 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/313.28 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 313.28 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 59,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,670.44/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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