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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 313.22 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 313.22 and 196.80 is: 295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 313.22 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/313.22 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 313.22 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 61,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,642.19/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.01

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