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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 311.75 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 311.75 and 121.31 is: 181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 311.75 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/311.75 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 311.75 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 37,818.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,818.39/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.80

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