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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.38 and 56.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.38 and 56.26 is: 84.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.38 = 56.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.38 = 56.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.38 × 56.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 17,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574.50/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.39

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