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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 312.28 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 312.28 and 99.95 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 312.28 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/312.28 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 312.28 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 31,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,210.57/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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