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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.14, 311.87 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.14, 311.87 and 92.42 is: 138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.14 : 311.87 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.14/311.87 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.14x = 311.87 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.14x = 28,821.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,821.00/208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.47

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