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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.23, 312.13 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.23, 312.13 and 92.74 is: 139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.23 : 312.13 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.23/312.13 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.23x = 312.13 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.23x = 28,946.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,946.94/208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.01

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