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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 312 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 312 and 105.49 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 312 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/312 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 312 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 32,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,912.88/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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