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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 312.49 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 312.49 and 105.59 is: 158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 312.49 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/312.49 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 312.49 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 32,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,995.82/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.41

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