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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.70, 313.29 and 136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.70, 313.29 and 136.70 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.70 : 313.29 = 136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.70/313.29 = 136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.70x = 313.29 × 136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.70x = 42,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,826.74/208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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