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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 312.72 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 312.72 and 191.64 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 312.72 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/312.72 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 312.72 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 59,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,929.66/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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