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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.62, 288.09 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.62, 288.09 and 189.18 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.62 : 288.09 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.62/288.09 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.62x = 288.09 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.62x = 54,500.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,500.87/208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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