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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.66, 287.94 and 190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.66, 287.94 and 190.30 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.66 : 287.94 = 190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.66/287.94 = 190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.66x = 287.94 × 190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.66x = 54,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,794.98/208.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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