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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.05, 312.23 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.05, 312.23 and 99.84 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.05 : 312.23 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.05/312.23 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.05x = 312.23 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.05x = 31,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,173.04/208.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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