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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 312.51 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 312.51 and 92.99 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 312.51 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/312.51 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 312.51 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 29,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,060.30/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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