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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 313.56 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 313.56 and 195.72 is: 294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 313.56 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/313.56 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 313.56 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 61,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,369.96/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.09

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