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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.09, 312.10 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.09, 312.10 and 121.47 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.09 : 312.10 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.09/312.10 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.09x = 312.10 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.09x = 37,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,910.79/208.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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