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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.83, 313.25 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.83, 313.25 and 94.75 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 313.25 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/313.25 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 313.25 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 29,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,679.96/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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