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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.18 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.18 and 135.12 is: 202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.18 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.18 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.18 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 42,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,181.76/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.54

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