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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 312.48 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 312.48 and 122.88 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 312.48 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/312.48 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 312.48 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 38,397.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,397.54/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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