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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 311.78 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 311.78 and 105.32 is: 157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 311.78 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/311.78 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 311.78 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 32,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,836.67/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.87

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