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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.45, 1,190.25 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.45, 1,190.25 and 208.46 is: 312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.45 : 1,190.25 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.45/1,190.25 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.45x = 1,190.25 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.45x = 248,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,112.52/793.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.70

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