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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.06, 311.98 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.06, 311.98 and 105.32 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.06 : 311.98 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.06/311.98 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.06x = 311.98 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.06x = 32,857.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,857.73/208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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