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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.43, 312.34 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.43, 312.34 and 92.73 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.43 : 312.34 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.43/312.34 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.43x = 312.34 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.43x = 28,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,963.29/208.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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