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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 287.97 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 287.97 and 194.82 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 287.97 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/287.97 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 287.97 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 56,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,104.58/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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