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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.25, 312.23 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.25, 312.23 and 104.06 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.25 : 312.23 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.25/312.23 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.25x = 312.23 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.25x = 32,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,490.65/208.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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