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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 312.37 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 312.37 and 126.83 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 312.37 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/312.37 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 312.37 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 39,618.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,618.35/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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