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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.29, 312.63 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.29, 312.63 and 105.66 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.29 : 312.63 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.29/312.63 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.29x = 312.63 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.29x = 33,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,032.49/208.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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