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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 313 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 313 and 122.28 is: 183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 313 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/313 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 313 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 38,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,273.64/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.20

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