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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.93, 312.98 and 136.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.93, 312.98 and 136.57 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.93 : 312.98 = 136.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.93/312.98 = 136.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.93x = 312.98 × 136.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.93x = 42,742.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,742.11/208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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