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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 312.57 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 312.57 and 92.75 is: 139.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 312.57 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/312.57 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 312.57 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 28,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991.65/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.18

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