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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 312 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 312 and 103.86 is: 155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 312 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/312 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 312 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 32,404.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404.32/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.74

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