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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.54, 312.15 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.54, 312.15 and 121.64 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.54 : 312.15 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.54/312.15 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.54x = 312.15 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.54x = 37,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,969.93/208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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