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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.51, 313.04 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.51, 313.04 and 121.93 is: 183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.51 : 313.04 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.51/313.04 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.51x = 313.04 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.51x = 38,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,168.97/208.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.06

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