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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 311.82 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 311.82 and 134.84 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 311.82 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/311.82 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 311.82 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 42,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,044.33/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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