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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 287.76 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 287.76 and 193.95 is: 267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 287.76 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/287.76 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 287.76 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 55,811.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,811.05/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.17

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