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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.77, 313.19 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.77, 313.19 and 194.28 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.77 : 313.19 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.77/313.19 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.77x = 313.19 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.77x = 60,846.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,846.55/208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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