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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 312.93 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 312.93 and 136.44 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 312.93 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/312.93 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 312.93 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 42,696.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,696.17/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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