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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.94, 313.38 and 54.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.94, 313.38 and 54.86 is: 82.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.94 : 313.38 = 54.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.94/313.38 = 54.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.94x = 313.38 × 54.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.94x = 17,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,192.03/208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.28

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