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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 312.89 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 312.89 and 135.94 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 312.89 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/312.89 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 312.89 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 42,532.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,532.02/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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