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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 312.03 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 312.03 and 99.72 is: 149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 312.03 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/312.03 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 312.03 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 31,115.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,115.63/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.59

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