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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.94, 313.11 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.94, 313.11 and 197.40 is: 295.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.94 : 313.11 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.94/313.11 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.94x = 313.11 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.94x = 61,807.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,807.91/208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.82

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