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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.06, 311.62 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.06, 311.62 and 99.93 is: 149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.06 : 311.62 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.06/311.62 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.06x = 311.62 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.06x = 31,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,140.19/208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.67

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