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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 312.04 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 312.04 and 135.94 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 312.04 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/312.04 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 312.04 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 42,418.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,418.11/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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