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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 312.99 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 312.99 and 136.54 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 312.99 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/312.99 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 312.99 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 42,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,735.65/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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