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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.89, 288.24 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.89, 288.24 and 190.44 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.89 : 288.24 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.89/288.24 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.89x = 288.24 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.89x = 54,892.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,892.43/208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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