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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 287.78 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 287.78 and 194.16 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 287.78 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/287.78 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 287.78 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 55,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,875.36/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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