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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 312.05 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 312.05 and 135.09 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 312.05 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/312.05 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 312.05 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 42,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,154.16/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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