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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.14, 312.03 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.14, 312.03 and 126.02 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.14 : 312.03 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.14/312.03 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.14x = 312.03 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.14x = 39,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,320.46/208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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