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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.27, 312.09 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.27, 312.09 and 105.31 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.27 : 312.09 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.27/312.09 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.27x = 312.09 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.27x = 32,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,866.20/208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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