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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.39, 313.19 and 100.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.39, 313.19 and 100.25 is: 150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.39 : 313.19 = 100.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.39/313.19 = 100.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.39x = 313.19 × 100.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.39x = 31,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,398.82/208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.67

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