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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.29, 312.42 and 84.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.29, 312.42 and 84.83 is: 127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.29 : 312.42 = 84.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.29/312.42 = 84.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.29x = 312.42 × 84.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.29x = 26,501.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,501.03/208.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.23

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