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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 312.04 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 312.04 and 92.49 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 312.04 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/312.04 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 312.04 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 28,860.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,860.58/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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