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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 311.73 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 311.73 and 126.82 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 311.73 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/311.73 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 311.73 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 39,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,533.60/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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