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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.12, 312.18 and 202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.12, 312.18 and 202.36 is: 303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.12 : 312.18 = 202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.12/312.18 = 202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.12x = 312.18 × 202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.12x = 63,172.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,172.74/208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.54

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