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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.15, 312.21 and 99.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.15, 312.21 and 99.91 is: 149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.15 : 312.21 = 99.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.15/312.21 = 99.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.15x = 312.21 × 99.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.15x = 31,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,192.90/208.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.86

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