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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 312.72 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 312.72 and 123.12 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 312.72 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/312.72 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 312.72 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 38,502.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,502.09/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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