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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 312.31 and 61.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 312.31 and 61.92 is: 92.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 312.31 = 61.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/312.31 = 61.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 312.31 × 61.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 19,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,338.24/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.90

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