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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 289.66 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 289.66 and 196.84 is: 272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 289.66 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/289.66 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 289.66 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 57,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,016.67/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.94

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