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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 312.77 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 312.77 and 91.40 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 312.77 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/312.77 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 312.77 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 28,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,587.23/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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