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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 312.36 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 312.36 and 100.20 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 312.36 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/312.36 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 312.36 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 31,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,298.47/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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