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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 287.37 and 192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 287.37 and 192.10 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 287.37 = 192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/287.37 = 192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 287.37 × 192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 55,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,203.78/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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