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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.49, 312.86 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.49, 312.86 and 92.94 is: 139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.49 : 312.86 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.49/312.86 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.49x = 312.86 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.49x = 29,076.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,076.74/208.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.47

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