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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.03, 311.83 and 99.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.03, 311.83 and 99.70 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.03 : 311.83 = 99.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.03/311.83 = 99.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.03x = 311.83 × 99.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.03x = 31,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089.45/208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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