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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 311.34 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 311.34 and 126.44 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 311.34 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/311.34 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 311.34 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 39,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,365.83/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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