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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 312.65 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 312.65 and 92.87 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 312.65 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/312.65 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 312.65 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 29,035.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,035.81/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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