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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.65, 311.82 and 192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.65, 311.82 and 192.23 is: 287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.65 : 311.82 = 192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.65/311.82 = 192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.65x = 311.82 × 192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.65x = 59,941.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,941.49/208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.29

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