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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 311.98 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 311.98 and 126.92 is: 190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 311.98 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/311.98 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 311.98 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 39,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,596.50/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.28

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