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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 312.56 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 312.56 and 136.28 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 312.56 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/312.56 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 312.56 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 42,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,595.68/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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