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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.50, 312.74 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.50, 312.74 and 92.91 is: 139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.50 : 312.74 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.50/312.74 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.50x = 312.74 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.50x = 29,056.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,056.67/208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.36

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