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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 313.20 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 313.20 and 137.04 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 313.20 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/313.20 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 313.20 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 42,920.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,920.93/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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