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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.42, 312.36 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.42, 312.36 and 135.27 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.42 : 312.36 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.42/312.36 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.42x = 312.36 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.42x = 42,252.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,252.94/208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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