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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.42, 312.58 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.42, 312.58 and 92.84 is: 139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.42 : 312.58 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.42/312.58 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.42x = 312.58 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.42x = 29,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,019.93/208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.24

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