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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 312.84 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 312.84 and 136.60 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 312.84 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/312.84 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 312.84 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 42,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,733.94/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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