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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 312.02 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 312.02 and 121.54 is: 182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 312.02 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/312.02 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 312.02 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 37,922.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,922.91/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.06

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