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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.23, 312.30 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.23, 312.30 and 124.80 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.23 : 312.30 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.23/312.30 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.23x = 312.30 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.23x = 38,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,975.04/208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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