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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.34, 312.12 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.34, 312.12 and 105.50 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.34 : 312.12 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.34/312.12 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.34x = 312.12 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.34x = 32,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,928.66/208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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