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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 313.05 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 313.05 and 126.56 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 313.05 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/313.05 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 313.05 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 39,618.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,618.04/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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