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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 313.08 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 313.08 and 188.68 is: 282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 313.08 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/313.08 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 313.08 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 59,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,071.93/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.94

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