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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.75, 288.27 and 189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.75, 288.27 and 189.31 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.75 : 288.27 = 189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.75/288.27 = 189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.75x = 288.27 × 189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.75x = 54,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,572.39/208.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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