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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 311.95 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 311.95 and 135.31 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 311.95 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/311.95 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 311.95 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 42,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,209.95/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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