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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.81, 312.40 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.81, 312.40 and 136.72 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.81 : 312.40 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.81/312.40 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.81x = 312.40 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.81x = 42,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,711.33/208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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