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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.91, 313.16 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.91, 313.16 and 136.82 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.91 : 313.16 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.91/313.16 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.91x = 313.16 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.91x = 42,846.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,846.55/208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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