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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.34, 312.26 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.34, 312.26 and 92.72 is: 138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.34 : 312.26 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.34/312.26 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.34x = 312.26 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.34x = 28,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,952.75/208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.97

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