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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 312.78 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 312.78 and 140.26 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 312.78 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/312.78 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 312.78 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 43,870.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,870.52/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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