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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 313.44 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 313.44 and 197.44 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 313.44 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/313.44 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 313.44 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 61,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,885.59/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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