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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 311.62 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 311.62 and 99.52 is: 149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 311.62 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/311.62 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 311.62 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 31,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,012.42/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.04

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