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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 312.42 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 312.42 and 99.99 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 312.42 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/312.42 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 312.42 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 31,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,238.88/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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