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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 312.76 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 312.76 and 105.74 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 312.76 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/312.76 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 312.76 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 33,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,069.15/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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