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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 312.53 and 100.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 312.53 and 100.17 is: 150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 312.53 = 100.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/312.53 = 100.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 312.53 × 100.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 31,305.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,305.63/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.38

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