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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 312.30 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 312.30 and 121.44 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 312.30 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/312.30 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 312.30 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 37,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,925.71/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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