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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 312.13 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 312.13 and 99.94 is: 149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 312.13 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/312.13 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 312.13 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 31,192.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,192.21/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.75

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