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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.65, 287.77 and 194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.65, 287.77 and 194.68 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.65 : 287.77 = 194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.65/287.77 = 194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.65x = 287.77 × 194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.65x = 56,022.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,022.34/208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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