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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 311.79 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 311.79 and 105.49 is: 158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 311.79 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/311.79 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 311.79 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 32,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,890.33/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.03

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