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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 313.84 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 313.84 and 195.30 is: 293.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 313.84 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/313.84 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 313.84 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 61,292.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,292.95/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.49

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