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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 312.52 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 312.52 and 135.18 is: 202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 312.52 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/312.52 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 312.52 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 42,246.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,246.45/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.80

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