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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 312.04 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 312.04 and 199.54 is: 299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 312.04 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/312.04 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 312.04 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 62,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,264.46/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.32

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