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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.88, 313.33 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.88, 313.33 and 135.87 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.88 : 313.33 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.88/313.33 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.88x = 313.33 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.88x = 42,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,572.15/208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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