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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.03, 311.84 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.03, 311.84 and 99.76 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.03 : 311.84 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.03/311.84 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.03x = 311.84 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.03x = 31,107.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,107.10/208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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