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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.27, 312.13 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.27, 312.13 and 92.68 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.27 : 312.13 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.27/312.13 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.27x = 312.13 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.27x = 28,928.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,928.21/208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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