Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 312.12 and 94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 208.08, 312.12 and 94 is: 141
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208.08 : 312.12 = 94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208.08/312.12 = 94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208.08x = 312.12 × 94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208.08x = 29,339.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,339.28/208.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141
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