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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.69, 312.62 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.69, 312.62 and 126.45 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.69 : 312.62 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.69/312.62 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.69x = 312.62 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.69x = 39,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,530.17/208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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