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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 312.26 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 312.26 and 121.55 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 312.26 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/312.26 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 312.26 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 37,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,954.60/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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