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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 312.54 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 312.54 and 121.83 is: 182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 312.54 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/312.54 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 312.54 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 38,076.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,076.75/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.75

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