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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.19, 312.09 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.19, 312.09 and 134.87 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.19 : 312.09 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.19/312.09 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.19x = 312.09 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.19x = 42,090.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,090.02/208.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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