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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.91, 313.37 and 122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.91, 313.37 and 122.33 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.91 : 313.37 = 122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.91/313.37 = 122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.91x = 313.37 × 122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.91x = 38,334.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334.55/208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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