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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 312.66 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 312.66 and 193.96 is: 290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 312.66 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/312.66 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 312.66 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 60,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,643.53/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.30

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