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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 313.74 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 313.74 and 136.90 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 313.74 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/313.74 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 313.74 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 42,951.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,951.01/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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