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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.23, 311.76 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.23, 311.76 and 135.19 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.23 : 311.76 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.23/311.76 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.23x = 311.76 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.23x = 42,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,145.83/208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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