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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.14, 312.27 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.14, 312.27 and 92.61 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.14 : 312.27 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.14/312.27 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.14x = 312.27 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.14x = 28,920.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,920.15/208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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