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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 311.24 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 311.24 and 195.62 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 311.24 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/311.24 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 311.24 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 60,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,883.70/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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