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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.27, 312.39 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.27, 312.39 and 92.71 is: 139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.27 : 312.39 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.27/312.39 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.27x = 312.39 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.27x = 28,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962.07/208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.06

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