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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.18, 311.46 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.18, 311.46 and 135.73 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.18 : 311.46 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.18/311.46 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.18x = 311.46 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.18x = 42,274.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,274.47/208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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