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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.22, 312.53 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.22, 312.53 and 136.13 is: 204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.22 : 312.53 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.22/312.53 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.22x = 312.53 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.22x = 42,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,542.47/208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.32

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