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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 311.72 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 311.72 and 134.78 is: 201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 311.72 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/311.72 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 311.72 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 42,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,012.06/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.92

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