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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.19, 312.17 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.19, 312.17 and 99.87 is: 149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.19 : 312.17 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.19/312.17 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.19x = 312.17 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.19x = 31,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,175.92/208.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.75

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