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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 312.62 and 84.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 312.62 and 84.98 is: 127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 312.62 = 84.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/312.62 = 84.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 312.62 × 84.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 26,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,566.45/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.49

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