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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 313.41 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 313.41 and 136.86 is: 205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 313.41 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/313.41 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 313.41 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 42,893.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,893.29/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.28

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