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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.85, 312.68 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.85, 312.68 and 122.04 is: 182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.85 : 312.68 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.85/312.68 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.85x = 312.68 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.85x = 38,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,158.86/208.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.71

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