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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 311.80 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 311.80 and 92.37 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 311.80 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/311.80 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 311.80 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 28,800.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,800.97/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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