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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.89, 312.73 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.89, 312.73 and 187.93 is: 281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.89 : 312.73 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.89/312.73 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.89x = 312.73 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.89x = 58,771.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,771.27/208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.35

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