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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.67, 313.20 and 197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.67, 313.20 and 197.19 is: 295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.67 : 313.20 = 197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.67/313.20 = 197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.67x = 313.20 × 197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.67x = 61,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,759.91/208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.98

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