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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 312.69 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 312.69 and 92.82 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 312.69 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/312.69 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 312.69 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 29,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,025.41/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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