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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.12, 312.19 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.12, 312.19 and 126.41 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.12 : 312.19 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.12/312.19 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.12x = 312.19 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.12x = 39,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,463.82/208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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