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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 312.09 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 312.09 and 98.42 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 312.09 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/312.09 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 312.09 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 30,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,716.60/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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