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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.86, 312.76 and 199.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.86, 312.76 and 199.48 is: 298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.86 : 312.76 = 199.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.86/312.76 = 199.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.86x = 312.76 × 199.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.86x = 62,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,389.36/208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.71

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