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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.89, 313.38 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.89, 313.38 and 128.26 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.89 : 313.38 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.89/313.38 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.89x = 313.38 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.89x = 40,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,194.12/208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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