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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 312.70 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 312.70 and 92.92 is: 139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 312.70 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/312.70 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 312.70 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 29,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,056.08/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.34

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