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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.26 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.26 and 105.49 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.26 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.26 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.26 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 32,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,940.31/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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