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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 311.91 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 311.91 and 105.24 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 311.91 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/311.91 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 311.91 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 32,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,825.41/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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