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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 312 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 312 and 121.53 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 312 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/312 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 312 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 37,917.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,917.36/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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