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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 311.32 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 311.32 and 199.20 is: 296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 311.32 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/311.32 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 311.32 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 62,014.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,014.94/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.84

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