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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.76, 312.54 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.76, 312.54 and 194.34 is: 290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.76 : 312.54 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.76/312.54 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.76x = 312.54 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.76x = 60,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,739.02/208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.95

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