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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 312.48 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 312.48 and 92.88 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 312.48 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/312.48 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 312.48 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 29,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,023.14/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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