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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 312.30 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 312.30 and 99.86 is: 149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 312.30 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/312.30 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 312.30 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 31,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,184.72/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.84

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