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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 312.15 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 312.15 and 98.45 is: 147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 312.15 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/312.15 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 312.15 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 30,731.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,731.17/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.63

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