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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.25, 312.57 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.25, 312.57 and 105.61 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.25 : 312.57 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.25/312.57 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.25x = 312.57 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.25x = 33,010.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,010.32/208.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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