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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.89, 312.93 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.89, 312.93 and 190.67 is: 285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.89 : 312.93 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.89/312.93 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.89x = 312.93 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.89x = 59,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,664.80/208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.63

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