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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.18, 312.27 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.18, 312.27 and 92.53 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.18 : 312.27 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.18/312.27 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.18x = 312.27 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.18x = 28,894.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,894.34/208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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