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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.81, 313.10 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.81, 313.10 and 122.16 is: 183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.81 : 313.10 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.81/313.10 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.81x = 313.10 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.81x = 38,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,248.60/208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.18

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