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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 313.00 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 313.00 and 121.94 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 313.00 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/313.00 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 313.00 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 38,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,167.70/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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