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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.37, 312.51 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.37, 312.51 and 104.24 is: 156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.37 : 312.51 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.37/312.51 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.37x = 312.51 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.37x = 32,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,574.87/208.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.33

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