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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 312.16 and 105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 312.16 and 105.26 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 312.16 = 105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/312.16 = 105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 312.16 × 105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 32,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,858.48/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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