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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 311.92 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 311.92 and 99.83 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 311.92 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/311.92 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 311.92 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 31,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139.50/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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