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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 312.48 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 312.48 and 92.78 is: 139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 312.48 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/312.48 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 312.48 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 28,991.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991.89/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.09

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