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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.76, 311.42 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.76, 311.42 and 194.02 is: 289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.76 : 311.42 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.76/311.42 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.76x = 311.42 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.76x = 60,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,421.71/208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.43

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