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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.33, 312.63 and 100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.33, 312.63 and 100.06 is: 150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.33 : 312.63 = 100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.33/312.63 = 100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.33x = 312.63 × 100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.33x = 31,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,281.76/208.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.15

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