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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 312.17 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 312.17 and 99.88 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 312.17 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/312.17 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 312.17 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 31,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,179.01/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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