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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 311.74 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 311.74 and 134.81 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 311.74 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/311.74 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 311.74 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 42,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,025.67/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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