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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 288.54 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 288.54 and 190.74 is: 263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 288.54 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/288.54 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 288.54 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 55,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,036.12/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.66

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