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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.27, 312.49 and 100.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.27, 312.49 and 100.00 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.27 : 312.49 = 100.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.27/312.49 = 100.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.27x = 312.49 × 100.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.27x = 31,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,249.52/208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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