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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 311.76 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 311.76 and 92.43 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 311.76 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/311.76 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 311.76 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 28,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,815.98/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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