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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 312.60 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 312.60 and 135.76 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 312.60 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/312.60 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 312.60 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 42,438.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438.58/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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