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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.77, 312.26 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.77, 312.26 and 121.88 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.77 : 312.26 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.77/312.26 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.77x = 312.26 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.77x = 38,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,058.42/208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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