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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.86, 287.64 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.86, 287.64 and 194.28 is: 267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.86 : 287.64 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.86/287.64 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.86x = 287.64 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.86x = 55,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,882.70/208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.56

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