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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 312.30 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 312.30 and 135.02 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 312.30 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/312.30 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 312.30 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 42,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,165.97/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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