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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.63, 312.67 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.63, 312.67 and 196.62 is: 294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.63 : 312.67 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.63/312.67 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.63x = 312.67 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.63x = 61,477.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,477.18/208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.67

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