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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 311.84 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 311.84 and 92.44 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 311.84 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/311.84 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 311.84 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 28,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,826.49/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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