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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 312.16 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 312.16 and 135.92 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 312.16 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/312.16 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 312.16 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 42,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,428.79/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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