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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 312.06 and 105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 312.06 and 105.35 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 312.06 = 105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/312.06 = 105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 312.06 × 105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 32,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,875.52/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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