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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.06, 311.82 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.06, 311.82 and 98.34 is: 147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.06 : 311.82 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.06/311.82 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.06x = 311.82 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.06x = 30,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,664.38/208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.38

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