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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.21, 312.18 and 84.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.21, 312.18 and 84.77 is: 127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.21 : 312.18 = 84.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.21/312.18 = 84.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.21x = 312.18 × 84.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.21x = 26,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,463.50/208.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.10

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