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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.50, 311.96 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.50, 311.96 and 121.92 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.50 : 311.96 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.50/311.96 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.50x = 311.96 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.50x = 38,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,034.16/208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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