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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.14, 312.20 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.14, 312.20 and 99.90 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.14 : 312.20 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.14/312.20 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.14x = 312.20 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.14x = 31,188.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,188.66/208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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