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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.70, 312.72 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.70, 312.72 and 135.66 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.70 : 312.72 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.70/312.72 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.70x = 312.72 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.70x = 42,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,423.60/208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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