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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 312.84 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 312.84 and 123.04 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 312.84 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/312.84 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 312.84 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 38,491.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,491.83/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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