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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 312.15 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 312.15 and 92.39 is: 138.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 312.15 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/312.15 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 312.15 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 28,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,837.98/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.58

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